tried explaining to a Niece that was marrying a Marine that she was hitching her wagon to a band of Gypsies.
Married 3 months, hubby got TAD orders to Japan. Upon his return, change of Duty Station to Cherry Point.
Oh yea, she was pregnant during the move.
Not sure if he PO's his CO or he is that good, but he gets a lot of 2-3 week trips to some garden spot around the world; unaccompanied of course.